Manager - Plant Engineering 1

CONA Services•Marietta, GA

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About The Position

The Manager – Plant Engineering 1 leads a Level 1 maintenance organization in a high-speed manufacturing environment. The role oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance and repair of production, warehouse, and building equipment, and initiates, coordinates, and manages capital projects. The organization level is based on volume, crewing, process complexity, number of lines, and ancillary functions. The manager supervises and develops associates, oversees departmental budgets and maintenance resources, manages parts procurement and inventory, and promotes continuous improvement in maintenance systems and processes. The position works with vendors and outside service providers, coordinates maintenance activities across shifts, and partners with Corporate Engineering on equipment rebuilds and preventive maintenance programs. The role also maintains ISO 22000 standards in the maintenance department.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 years.
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain compliance with the company fleet policy.
Wear required personal protective equipment and comply with company safety policies.
Regular and prompt attendance.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to maintain a neat, professional appearance within company guidelines and safeguard company assets.
Ability to use company-provided resources and technology.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to coach and manage the needs and concerns of multiple associates.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or 5 to 10 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or a flexible schedule as required.
Effective technical and written communication skills.
Strong mechanical ability, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
Strong ability to manage local and capital projects.

Responsibilities

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Build positive associate morale and develop departmental skills in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, refrigeration, and structural diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance.
Manage the overall repair and maintenance budget, including parts-room inventory, labor, maintenance contracts, and outside services.
Lead continuous improvement efforts for the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including parts-room inventory control, work-order scheduling, and maintenance documentation.
Maintain vendor partnerships and contract outside maintenance services as needed.
Manage yearly departmental budgeting.
Manage projects, measure performance, and drive continuous improvement.
Inspect completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards.
Study production schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for job assignments.
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
Manage parts procurement and inventory-control systems to manage stock levels and increase accountability.
Develop preventive maintenance procedures based on machine history and/or technical manuals and ensure they are followed on schedule.
Coordinate maintenance department activities and maintain direct communication among maintenance groups on different shifts about issues and repairs.
Understand and maintain ISO 22000 standards in the maintenance department.
Partner with Corporate Engineering on annual equipment rebuilds and preventive maintenance programs.
Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Two weeks of paid vacation within the first year.
Comprehensive medical preferred provider plan.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Employee Assistance Program.
Company-paid life insurance of $50,000.
Optional accident, critical illness, universal life, home, and auto insurance.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Paid holidays and sick time.
401(k) match: 50% on the first 6%, plus an additional annual match of up to 3%.
Employee discounts on cell phones, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology, and more.
Competitive compensation.
CDL school tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 for qualified candidates.